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by r60slash5
July 11th, 2017, 4:58 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 89

ECM Giotto - steam comes out grouphead

I have had an ECM Giotto for years, but recently it been behaving erratically. If I leave it on for a couple of hours and try to make coffee no water comes out of the group head just steam. I descaled it and it was better for awhile. I thought maybe the pump, but it works fine. Any suggestions?
by r60slash5
January 13th, 2016, 12:09 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2226

Giant 50 Cup Moka pot

How much is it?
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by r60slash5
January 23rd, 2015, 2:32 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 4137

ECM Giotto died and need a bit of help

Vanelis has Giotto parts. I've had better luck with them then the others mentioned {link}. You can use the part #s from Nuova Ricambi USA {link} Vanelis is retail outlet for them. Ted
by r60slash5
December 24th, 2013, 1:21 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24221

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

Baratza emailed me the shut off hoopers will be back in stock mid January Ted
by r60slash5
December 24th, 2013, 7:34 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 108
Views: 24221

New Baratza Grinder - Forte

I bought the new portaholder for my Vario. It's a tight fit. I thought first it wasn't going in. All I can say is Wow! what great mod. It holds the 58mm portafilter and virtually no spillage. The new holder only became available as part from Baratza in December here's the link {link}. The hopper is ...
by r60slash5
May 9th, 2013, 3:46 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 19
Views: 3961

Refurbishment of an Azkoyen Bravo

I like the Battlestar Galactica Centurion look these machine have. Good luck with it Ted
by r60slash5
April 14th, 2013, 4:32 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 157
Views: 22866

ZPM Nocturn Espresso Machine

I put my money down. I'm not worried about it. Their college kids with a plan. It's going be a gamble, but I spend more on coffee for a year then the price of the machine with accessories. It's easy to be negative, especially if your not involved. The UL fail is a set back, but I'm willing to
by r60slash5
January 23rd, 2013, 8:55 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 1570

ECM Giotto Over Pressure

I haven't had a chance to take the machine apart yet, but it turns out if I don't leave it on over night it works fine. Leading me to believe that there is a cold solder joint in the control box. It's only expands when exposed to heat for too long to break the contact. I've seen the same thing
by r60slash5
January 14th, 2013, 9:21 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 1570

ECM Giotto Over Pressure

My ECM Giotto works fine, but after a few hours of being on the pressure gauge will go up to 1.7 bars, and steam comes out of the relief valve. I thought it was the pressure stat and replaced that. It was ok for a bit, and then starting doing it again. If I reduce the pressure with the
by r60slash5
April 3rd, 2012, 6:25 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 1698

Stella.., Stel-la..., STELL-AAA!!

I have 3 or four of this type. Denatured is the way to go. Isopropyl is not good. Everclear will work, but why pay the money. Watch these things, I got distracted will using one, it got so hot it melted the soldier that held it together in a very short period of time. Pretty decent espresso, I prefer